overemphasizing in English
verb
1
place excessive emphasis on.
the importance of adequate preparation cannot be overemphasized
synonyms:place/lay too much emphasis onoverstressplace/lay too much stress onexaggeratemake too much ofoverplayoverdooverdramatizemake a big thing about/ofblow up out of all proportion
verb
- place/lay too much emphasis onoverstressplace/lay too much stress onexaggeratemake too much ofoverplayoverdooverdramatizemake a big thing about/ofblow up out of all proportion
- overstressoveremphasise
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1. But could it be that Sue Ann was overemphasizing the disadvantages, whereas Al was mainly seeing the advantages?
2. During the 1970's the Atomic Energy Commission came under intense criticism for overemphasizing the promotion of nuclear power while underemphasizing safety and environmental protection.